Sony Vaio 15.5" Full HD i5-3210M Laptop $965 Delivered from B&H Photo Video

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2.5GHz Intel Core i5-3210M Dual-Core (3rd Gen)
6GB of DDR3 RAM (4GB + 2GB)
640GB Hard Drive (5400rpm)
nVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE Graphics (1GB)
15.5" Widescreen LED-Backlit IPS Display
1920 x 1080 Native Resolution
SuperMulti DVD Burner
802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
Integrated Webcam, Microphone & Speakers
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Weight: 2.00 Kg
Dimensions: 38.02 x 2.41 x 25.55 cm
Backlit keyboard
Ports: 2x USB 3.0 & 1x USB 2.0
Display: 1x HDMI & 1x VGA

Also comes in white for an extra $20 ($984.96 AUD shipped) : http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/862002-REG/Sony_SVS151… Specs seem identical.
Website says there is a rebate but the terms and conditions state united states only.

Note: Should have an international warranty (not certain).
Note 2: Tax free thresh hold is $1000 AUD, so this is under it :)
Note 3: I would highly recommend putting in an SSD http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/77033
Note 4: Apparently the speakers on this are below average.

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  souldout on 22/08/2012 - 00:57

  This is an amazing deal!!

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  Leanhzzz on 22/08/2012 - 01:00

  can we get the $100 rebate when purchasing this laptop ?

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    [Deactivated] on 22/08/2012 - 01:19

    Its in the description "Website says there is a rebate but the terms and conditions state united states only."

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      plasmapuff on 22/08/2012 - 01:35

      Can we put the address of a friend or mail forwarder?

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        djkelly69 on 22/08/2012 - 05:41

        I believe so, yes. Shipito says on their website that they won't actually send the card to you, but you can request detailed photos of the card so you can use it online.

        http://www.shipito.com/20-what-should-shipito-improve/15218-…

        Anyone know of these competitors who accept the rebate as a form of payment??

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      frewer on 22/08/2012 - 02:59

      can i still use the HDD if i replace it with SSD ?

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        Merlict on 22/08/2012 - 03:08

        Unlikely, there isn't room for both.

        I think you'd need a mounting kit / bracket to replace the DVD drive, haven't seen one for this model

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        BobTheDragon on 22/08/2012 - 08:23

        It seems like the standard HDD case for ODD can be used. I am sad that there is no mSATA.
        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRmk6jLL30&feature=related

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  Merlict on 22/08/2012 - 01:08

  Similar to http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/77208

  (Better specs vs local supplier ,which I believe would include GST etc)

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    [Deactivated] on 22/08/2012 - 01:26

    I did see that, which is a good deal! GT640M LE is quite a bit more powerful then the 6470M though & Newer Ivy bridge chipset is meant to be about 10% more powerful but use less power if i remember correctly. Also this has IPS screen Vs TFT screen on the $799 one.
    Just on that sony website, they have free shipping as a fathers day promotion.

    http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-640M-LE.72199…
    http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Radeon-HD-6470M.43075.0.htm…

    I would personally pay the extra for the newer model and more powerful CPU & GPU especially with the FHD screen, But hey that's just me… http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/77208 for $150ish less is still a good deal :)

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      Merlict on 22/08/2012 - 02:06

      I agree mate, I'd personally pay a bit more. BH Photo are great to deal with too

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      klee88 on 22/08/2012 - 21:01

      I just bought this laptop a few days ago http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/77208. not sure i bought return and get this one? The problem is the warranty, as Australia doesn't have this model. All S series 15.5 are i7 model.

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  bentan77 on 22/08/2012 - 01:59

  +2

  No idea about this site but it's $917us
  http://mysonyvaio.com/vaio-test-216.html

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    capnstoobie on 22/08/2012 - 08:32

    +1

    I had a look at this mysony site and it is $917 with $5 shipping to Australia (US dollars). Seems like a better deal than B&H, or am I missing something?

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      [Deactivated] on 22/08/2012 - 11:43

      Hmmm I guess it is… Is that site reliable though? cant see any reviews.

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  RonDMC on 22/08/2012 - 03:22

  +2

  Can you please link to Sony Global warranty? I know someone who actually called Sony Australia today and they stated that warranty is by region and a Sony Notebook purchased in the USA is not covered in Australia.

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    ozhunter on 22/08/2012 - 05:41

    Can't find anything on the sony website about global warranty either.

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      djkelly69 on 22/08/2012 - 10:06

      http://store.sony.com/wcsstore/SonyStyleStorefrontAssetStore…

      "This Limited Warranty is valid only on products purchased and located in the United States of America (excluding territories), United States military facilities or Canada."

      I know people have mentioned not having issues getting warranty service here in the past, but the current wording of the warranty seems to specifically exclude it…

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        [Deactivated] on 22/08/2012 - 11:30

        I guess they do say that, but from everything ive read and from people that have bought from USA, Sony Australia will repair any problems free of charge.

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  metalhead on 22/08/2012 - 07:33

  Sony has a "Tourist Limited Warranty" but it is not applicable to all products. Unless stated, I would assume that this laptop does not have it.

  http://www.sony-asia.com/section/warrantyinfo